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crapping into a plastic bag or as the germans call that, the love boat. [ laughter ] [cheers and applause] cnn has been on the case for some reason giving this boat crisis wall to (bleep) covered wall coverage treating a stalled cruise ship like it's the shackleton expedition. >> it's a great moment to visually connect you to the daughter you have not seen in seven days. >> jon: yeah, you are not heros, guys. it's not a hostage situation or a baby in a well. you reconnected them. they weren't supposed to see each other. she's on a cruise for a few days. [ laughter ] meanwhile, the ship of stool enjoys 24/7 coverage and a slow tug job back to mobile, alabama, while other stories remain remarkably under the radar. >> heads of state and leaders from 57 islamic countries excluding syria are in the two day capital for the meeting. >> jon: interesting but are they (bleep) in bags? if they are not -- i see it's the oic. not as catchy as islamapalooza but it will do. [ laughter ] are you getting that? all right. the oic led by secretary general ekmeleddin ihsanoglu or as his friends call him -- yeah.
crapping into a plastic bag or as the germans call that, the love boat. [ laughter ] [cheers and applause] cnn has been on the case for some reason giving this boat crisis wall to (bleep) covered wall coverage treating a stalled cruise ship like it's the shackleton expedition. >> it's a great moment to visually connect you to the daughter you have not seen in seven days. >> jon: yeah, you are not heros, guys. it's not a hostage situation or a baby in a well. you reconnected them....
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according to our reporting here at cnn, cnn's fran townsend saying, sue see it side bomber that did this attack in turkey was known to american and other intelligence agencies. again, it seems that we have information and aren't always able to act on it in time. is this a sign of a failure on the part of the united states? >> there's no way to know. i think we've got to wait for the investigation to come out. i think one of the other lessons of benghazi is it's a really bad idea to start speculating before you've got the facts. it may turn out that screwed up on this one, that it was preventible. on the record, the good news is he didn't get past the first checkpoi checkpoint. we weren't able to stop him altogether but we kept him from doing more damage than he wanted to do. >> this person didn't get past the first ring of security. this is how these staugss are supposed to be, fortress like. i spoke to jon huntsman a week after benghazi, let me play what he had to say. i think it's more powerful coming from his mouth than mine, here he is. >> but our consulates, particularly those that
according to our reporting here at cnn, cnn's fran townsend saying, sue see it side bomber that did this attack in turkey was known to american and other intelligence agencies. again, it seems that we have information and aren't always able to act on it in time. is this a sign of a failure on the part of the united states? >> there's no way to know. i think we've got to wait for the investigation to come out. i think one of the other lessons of benghazi is it's a really bad idea to start...
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christopher dorner also reached out directly to cnn. he mailed a parcel to anderson cooper's office here at cnn in new york. anderson is with me now. you get a lot of mail and a lot of strange mail, so it's not something you would have noticed o or seen. what was in it? >> it got here february 1st, i was just made aware of it earlier today, as well as was cnn management. it was a parcel and in the parcel was probably most notable, a coin. the kind of ceremonial coin that's often handed out in the military. and this one is the former chief of police of the lapd, will bradden's coin. and i talked to chief bratton. he says it's likely the suspect got this coin at a ceremony where he gives out these coins to people who are going to be serving overseas. notable about this coin, there are three bullet holes shot through the center. there's also what looks like the nick of a bullet on the top rim of it. so this was included in the partial. there was also a post-it note, saying, i never lied. there was a dvd and around that coin, there was duct
christopher dorner also reached out directly to cnn. he mailed a parcel to anderson cooper's office here at cnn in new york. anderson is with me now. you get a lot of mail and a lot of strange mail, so it's not something you would have noticed o or seen. what was in it? >> it got here february 1st, i was just made aware of it earlier today, as well as was cnn management. it was a parcel and in the parcel was probably most notable, a coin. the kind of ceremonial coin that's often handed...
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still to come, big changes at cnn. "the new york times" computer system under cyber attack and getting the goat of a florida reporter. the media monitor is next. for those nights when it's more than a bad dream, be ready. for the times you need to double-check the temperature on the thermometer, be ready. for high fever, nothing works faster or lasts longer. be ready with children's motrin. omnipotent of opportunity. you know how to mix business... with business. and you...rent from national. because only national lets you choose any car in the aisle. and go. you can even take a full-size or above. and still pay the mid-size price. i could get used to this. [ male announcer ] yes, you could business pro. yes, you could. go national. go like a pro. ♪ >>> time now for the media monitor. a look at hits and eraers in the news business. jeff zucker hits the ground running. chris cuomo the abc news anchor at "20/20" tapped to co-host what will be a new morning show on cnn. cuomo, you may have heard of his brother the gover
still to come, big changes at cnn. "the new york times" computer system under cyber attack and getting the goat of a florida reporter. the media monitor is next. for those nights when it's more than a bad dream, be ready. for the times you need to double-check the temperature on the thermometer, be ready. for high fever, nothing works faster or lasts longer. be ready with children's motrin. omnipotent of opportunity. you know how to mix business... with business. and you...rent from...
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cnn's jake tapper breaking the news. the president will announce by this time next year 34,000 american troops will be home from afghanistan. that's about half of all of the u.s. troops, who are currently in afghanistan right now. >>> the senate armed services committee will vote today on the nomination of chuck hagel for defense secretary. mr. hagel has encountered strong opposition from some members. but his nomination is expected to be approved and sent to the full senate for a vote. he's expected to be confirmed in just the coming days. >>> we only knew his first name, ethan, we knew little about his ordeal, just that it was an ordeal. he was held hostage for six days inside of this bunker in alabama. ethan and his mom are speaking out for the first time to dr. phil. >> how did you feel, when you heard that he might be crying for his mom? >> i wanted to be there. i wanted to take his place. >> did he see mr. dykes shot ask killed? >> he absolutely did. he said the army came in and shot the bad man. >> wow. the full i
cnn's jake tapper breaking the news. the president will announce by this time next year 34,000 american troops will be home from afghanistan. that's about half of all of the u.s. troops, who are currently in afghanistan right now. >>> the senate armed services committee will vote today on the nomination of chuck hagel for defense secretary. mr. hagel has encountered strong opposition from some members. but his nomination is expected to be approved and sent to the full senate for a...
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my interview with him is coming up here on cnn. mindy mccready, 37 yeerars old s been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. >>> the mastermind of the world trade center bombings says he is not a security threat, and he wants his communications lifted. ramzi yousef has been in solitary confinement since 1998. he was sentenced to life plus 20 years. >>> now facing murder charges, south african sprinter oscar pistorius has dropped out of several races including one set for april in the u.s. although he is under contract to run, the management company said he dropped out to deal with the charges he now faces. he is accused of shooting his girlfriend model reeva steenkamp on valentine's day. >>> sanchez seen here on the left had been refused an exit visa for years. she's headed on an 80-day tour of ten countries, including the u.s. sanchez says she doesn't plan to temper her criticism of life in cuba just because she got the exit visa. she acknowledges it could be her last trip out of the country. >>> a bigger than normal crow
my interview with him is coming up here on cnn. mindy mccready, 37 yeerars old s been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. >>> the mastermind of the world trade center bombings says he is not a security threat, and he wants his communications lifted. ramzi yousef has been in solitary confinement since 1998. he was sentenced to life plus 20 years. >>> now facing murder charges, south african sprinter oscar pistorius has dropped out of several races including one set...
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first of all, i'm not going to announce a number on cnn on sunday afternoon. >> why not? >> i don't know the number. i really don't. look, we're in the business of negotiating with ourselves and john allen the mission and how best to accomplish it trying to look two years into the future. we really don't have a number selected yet. >> when we return, lingering questions about the attack in benghazi. >> you can't be every place. i might remind you, it was 9/11 elsewhere in the world not just in there. ♪ [ construction sounds ] ♪ [ watch ticking ] [ engine revs ] come in. ♪ got the coffee. that was fast. we're outta here. ♪ [ engine revs ] ♪ or that printing in color had to cost a fortune. nobody said an all-in-one had to be bulky. or that you had to print from your desk. at least, nobody said it to us. introducing the business smart inkjet all-in-one series from brother. easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. progress-oh! -oh! -oh! oh! oh! ♪ what do you know? oh! ♪ bacon? -oh! -oh! oh! [ female announcer ] with
first of all, i'm not going to announce a number on cnn on sunday afternoon. >> why not? >> i don't know the number. i really don't. look, we're in the business of negotiating with ourselves and john allen the mission and how best to accomplish it trying to look two years into the future. we really don't have a number selected yet. >> when we return, lingering questions about the attack in benghazi. >> you can't be every place. i might remind you, it was 9/11 elsewhere...
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. >> this is cnn breaking news. we begin in california with miguel marquez. he's in big bear, california. he's been tracking the story all day and he has the latest. miguel, what do we know? >> well, we know there is a body in a cabin just up the road from where we are. and we believe it is the body of christopher dorner. we have confirmed it through several federal law enforcement and through someone who apparently leaked it from los angeles police department that dorner is in that cabin and now it is a matter of collecting his body and 100% identifying it. san bernardino sheriffs office push back as has lapd saying they haven't gotten in there and are not sure it is him but they said throughout the day mr. dorner was spotted several times, was in the cabin and never left that cabin. i have from another law enforcement official, federal official that his cell phone, mr. dorner's cell phone went on throughout the day and it is possible they were able to talk to him during the day and confirm he was in there and more importantly he did not have hostages in tha
. >> this is cnn breaking news. we begin in california with miguel marquez. he's in big bear, california. he's been tracking the story all day and he has the latest. miguel, what do we know? >> well, we know there is a body in a cabin just up the road from where we are. and we believe it is the body of christopher dorner. we have confirmed it through several federal law enforcement and through someone who apparently leaked it from los angeles police department that dorner is in that...
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>> the same is true for you. >> i think to the astonishment of many of the viewers we at the cnn news crews discovering what appear to be sensitive documents rather than u.s. forces or law enforcement so i just want to make sure understood correctly you said you were not requested to secure the compound and had you been requested to secure the compound the u.s. military could have done so effectively. >> thank you mr. chairman. >> thank you, senator. senator hagan. >> thank you mr. chairman. secretary this is your last time before the committee and all the other accolades and services that you have provided so i want to echo my thanks and general thank you for your continued service as we go forward look at the motion by the department of state for protection in benghazi, and on the night of the tuck the security consisted of three armed militia members as well as for locally hired unarmed guards and five armed diplomatic security agents de martyrs' brigade which is a local militia that participated and the antiuprising and the local militias to hand the u.s. officials and demolition
>> the same is true for you. >> i think to the astonishment of many of the viewers we at the cnn news crews discovering what appear to be sensitive documents rather than u.s. forces or law enforcement so i just want to make sure understood correctly you said you were not requested to secure the compound and had you been requested to secure the compound the u.s. military could have done so effectively. >> thank you mr. chairman. >> thank you, senator. senator hagan....
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she's just joined cnn and turner sports. first of all, welcome, rachel, to cnn. good to have you on board. let's talk about these head injuries for a moment because this whole problem is hovering over nfl football big-time right now. i wonder how it's hovering over the super bowl. >> yeah, absolutely. i mean, roger goodell, it was the first question he was asked at his annual state of the state, state of the union press conference today. and you could tell that he knew it was coming. once president obama said that he was concerned about this head injury issue and if he had a seven he would wonder if he wanted his son to play football, roger goodell knew there would be plenty of people asking. it's not going to be an actual concern for the president but it is echoing the thoughts of many parents around the country. you know, friday night lights, it's such a cultural part of so many kids and towns in the u.s., get your kid into football. should parents still do this, is this a smart thing? goodell wanted to assure people that this is a problem they are continuing t
she's just joined cnn and turner sports. first of all, welcome, rachel, to cnn. good to have you on board. let's talk about these head injuries for a moment because this whole problem is hovering over nfl football big-time right now. i wonder how it's hovering over the super bowl. >> yeah, absolutely. i mean, roger goodell, it was the first question he was asked at his annual state of the state, state of the union press conference today. and you could tell that he knew it was coming. once...
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we want to welcome our cnn international viewers watching us from around the world. a historic day at the vatican. >> pope benedict xvi spending his last day as pope. christiane amanpour is live in rome. she is joined by cardinal mccarrick. >> reporter: we've been longing to hear a perspective from a cardinal and a cardinal that was there this morning and has so much history with the catholic church and part of the conclave back in 2005 when pope benedict xvi himself was elected. this is a noisy evening. we are very close to a hospital and we can hear the hospitals going by. i will let that go by before i start and turn to the cardinal. cardinal mccarrick, welcome to our program. thank you for joining us. >> it's a trif ledge. you are the best. >> you are so kind. you were there in st. peter's square this morning. >> i was. >> what was your reaction? >> the last one happened in 600 years ago and i'm sure they didn't have that kind of a crowd. the holy father was really saying farewell and said it very beautifully. he's a man of great courtesy and great culture and it
we want to welcome our cnn international viewers watching us from around the world. a historic day at the vatican. >> pope benedict xvi spending his last day as pope. christiane amanpour is live in rome. she is joined by cardinal mccarrick. >> reporter: we've been longing to hear a perspective from a cardinal and a cardinal that was there this morning and has so much history with the catholic church and part of the conclave back in 2005 when pope benedict xvi himself was elected....
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there's now a cnn, a cnn connection to this story. >>> a region terrified by a shooting rampage. we have insights from the top cop during an infamous killing spree here in the washington, d.c. area. the president's choice to head the cia is grilled about his role in some of the most extreme and deadly tactics in the war on terror. >>> and the northeast bracing for a repeat of one of the worst blizzards in memory. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room." >>> every hour, the manhunt for an alleged cop killer is growing more intense and more dangerous. the suspect is a fired los angeles police officer, with military training, accused of declaring a deadly war of revenge against the lapd. law enforcement officials now are on high alert across the entire state, as this manhunt plays out. it now turns out that the suspect, christopher jordan dornor reached out to cnn. first, let's get the latest from kyung lah. >> wolf, you can definitely see that officers here are on high alert at a couple of different places. the police here are carrying semi-automatic rifles at the l.a. pol
there's now a cnn, a cnn connection to this story. >>> a region terrified by a shooting rampage. we have insights from the top cop during an infamous killing spree here in the washington, d.c. area. the president's choice to head the cia is grilled about his role in some of the most extreme and deadly tactics in the war on terror. >>> and the northeast bracing for a repeat of one of the worst blizzards in memory. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room."...
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connie mariano who told cnn he is worried christie may die in office if he's elected president. christie is used to talking about his weight and has acknowledged he does have a weight problem. but he says that a doctor who doesn't know his medical history should not try to diagnose him. >> that story getting a little bit salty. >>> moving to golf, it's the only event on the pga tour where fans don't come out to see the pros. >> it's all about the celebrities. they are converging on pebble beach this morning. we sent our own bob redell down to pebble beach this morning for a preview of the day ahead. bob redell, i am so jealous. >> reporter: especially with this beautiful view out ear this morning right here on the monterey peninsula. good morning. 312 professional and amateur golfers teeing off for a 2013 at&t national pro am. there are some professionals getting a lot of attention. one of them, this gentleman right here, talking about phil mickelson, seen teeing off at the monterey country club. he's here this year to defend his title. he's a four-time champion, one title away
connie mariano who told cnn he is worried christie may die in office if he's elected president. christie is used to talking about his weight and has acknowledged he does have a weight problem. but he says that a doctor who doesn't know his medical history should not try to diagnose him. >> that story getting a little bit salty. >>> moving to golf, it's the only event on the pga tour where fans don't come out to see the pros. >> it's all about the celebrities. they are...
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a cnn contributor. and ana navarro, republican strategist, also a cnn contributor. let me start with you, donna. the president is engaged in a major effort right now to try to get some serious gun control measures into law. he's going on friday to chicago. that's, there's been a plague of gun violence in chicago. he's presumably going to mention guns in his state of the union address. the family of the slain teenaged girl would came to washington for the inauguration, the first lady went to her funeral over the weekend. the family will sit with mrs. obama in the gallery tomorrow night. can he change the outcome as a result of what he might say tomorrow night? because it's not looking great as far as really significant changes, legislative changes are concerned. >> you know, i think the president going to address gun safety issues tomorrow and perhaps put back on the table universal background checks as something that most reasonable people in this country agree upon. the vice president has also made a big push, an initiative to get sheriffs and law enforcement offic
a cnn contributor. and ana navarro, republican strategist, also a cnn contributor. let me start with you, donna. the president is engaged in a major effort right now to try to get some serious gun control measures into law. he's going on friday to chicago. that's, there's been a plague of gun violence in chicago. he's presumably going to mention guns in his state of the union address. the family of the slain teenaged girl would came to washington for the inauguration, the first lady went to her...
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these are the top stories that we're following right now in the "cnn newsroom." at this hour thousands of people marching in washington. they want more action on climate change. among the demands, they're looking for president obama to kill the keystone xl pipeline. we've got a reporter right in the thick of it and we'll take you there, just moments away. >>> massachusetts is covered with a thick blanket of snow again, just a week after a monster blizzard slammed into it. boston is the hardest hit with strong winds and blowing snow, making it very difficult to see. as you can see that driver there. in detroit a snowstorm resulted in a massive pile-up on the highway, southbound 175, i-75 was shut down for hours after about 20 to 30 cars spun out of control, drivers said it was simply impossible to see in a snowstorm. >> it was just like somebody suddenly threw a white sheet across the -- >> we could see nothing ahead of us. >> -- the wind shield. you could hear cars one after another banging. >> the winter storm warning for massachusetts ends a couple of hours fro
these are the top stories that we're following right now in the "cnn newsroom." at this hour thousands of people marching in washington. they want more action on climate change. among the demands, they're looking for president obama to kill the keystone xl pipeline. we've got a reporter right in the thick of it and we'll take you there, just moments away. >>> massachusetts is covered with a thick blanket of snow again, just a week after a monster blizzard slammed into it....
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i'm ben wedeman, cnn, reporting from rome. >> all right. thank you, ben. >>> a cold day to talk about global warming. thousands descended on the national mall to demand action on climate change. at sleep number, we recognize the incredible diversity of human beings, and know that up there with your social security number and your phone number is another important number. your sleep number. so we created the extraordinarily comfortable sleep number experience. it's a collection of innovations designed around a bed with dualair technology that allows you to adjust to the support your body needs - each of your bodies. and you'll only find it at a sleep number store. where during the ultimate sleep number event, queen mattresses now start at just $599 . save 50% on our innovative limited edition bed. plus, through monday, special financing on all beds-and a free comforter with selected beds. you won't find your sleep number setting at an ordinary mattress store. you'll find it exclusively at a sleep number store. sleep number. comfort...individ
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cnn clarified via twitter, "we are joking. it was a tease." new york democrat congressman charles rangel seemed serious when he said, "most people were embarrassed by his performance." the rnc issued this response -- "if i were senator rubio, i wouldn't too concerned about charles rangel's opinion considering he hasn't seen an ethics violation he didn't like." >>> zombies are getting attention in canada. last year the government in british columbia referenceed threat of zombie attack to encourage residents to put together emergency survival kit. then the heart and stroke association put together zombie class to promote cpr classes. yesterday, zombies came up on the floor of parliament. >> zombies don't recognize orders. the zombie invasion in the united states could easily turn in to a continent wide pandemic. >> i am dedicated to ensuring that this never happens. under the leadership of this prime minister, canada will never become a safe haven for zombies ever! >> bret: they are kidding. we think. this valentine's day, love from across the a
cnn clarified via twitter, "we are joking. it was a tease." new york democrat congressman charles rangel seemed serious when he said, "most people were embarrassed by his performance." the rnc issued this response -- "if i were senator rubio, i wouldn't too concerned about charles rangel's opinion considering he hasn't seen an ethics violation he didn't like." >>> zombies are getting attention in canada. last year the government in british columbia...
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i'm ben wedeman, cnn, reporting from rome. >> all right. thank you, ben. >>> a cold day to talk about global warming. thousands descended on the national mall to demand action on climate change. three, two, one. standing by for capture. the most innovative software on the planet... dragon is captured. is connecting today's leading companies to places beyond it. siemens. answers. with the bing it on challenge to show google users what they've been missing on bing. let's bing it on. [fight bell: ding, ding] how many here are google users? what if i was to tell you that you would actually like bing way more than google when it came to the results? prove it. let's look up some taco places. i like the left side. yeah? okay, do we need to find out what the waves are like down at the beach? what side do you like better? i like the results on the right. i'm gonna go with the one on the left. oh! bing won! people prefer bing over google for the web's top searches. don't believe it? go to bingiton.com and see what you're missing. why take exercise so
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warnings from our ambassador about the lack of security, including a message found in the rubble by a cnn reporter weeks later. for you to testify that are posture did not allow a rapid response -- are posture was not there because we did not take into account the threats to that consulate. that is why damn americans died. we could have placed forces there. we could have had -- four americans died. we could have placed forces there. for you to testify before this committee that their worth consistent and available threat estimates -- that there were consistent and available threat estimates is false. what would have been an inappropriate response? since no forces arrive there until well after these murders took place, and obviously your capabilities allowed you to be positioned to intervene very shortly. finally, all of this is a result of the so-called light footprint. after qaddafi fell, many of us made it very clear that they needed our help. secure the arms caches, help clear their borders. the light footprint, we did not provide. it was almost predictable, almost. bad things were goi
warnings from our ambassador about the lack of security, including a message found in the rubble by a cnn reporter weeks later. for you to testify that are posture did not allow a rapid response -- are posture was not there because we did not take into account the threats to that consulate. that is why damn americans died. we could have placed forces there. we could have had -- four americans died. we could have placed forces there. for you to testify before this committee that their worth...
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these are the top stories we're following in the cnn newsroom. new details about the murders of two military veterans, one a former navy s.e.a.l., chris kyle and his friend chad littlefield were shot and killed in ft. worth texas. the man who pulled the trigger is a veteran who kyle may have been trying to help with ptsd. susan candiotti joins us live with more. what do we know about how this happened? >> well, got some brand new information during the press conference. first of all, we learned about an alleged confession. and police say they think they also have found the murder weapon, when they describe as a semiautomatic handgun that was found at the suspect's house. let's back up a little bit. after the double shooting at that gun lodge, police say the suspected shooter who's 25-year-old eddie ray ralph took off in kyle's pickup truck. then they said that he went to his sister's house and told her and his brother what had happened, and then left that house. that's when the sister called the police. police put out an all points bulletin and t
these are the top stories we're following in the cnn newsroom. new details about the murders of two military veterans, one a former navy s.e.a.l., chris kyle and his friend chad littlefield were shot and killed in ft. worth texas. the man who pulled the trigger is a veteran who kyle may have been trying to help with ptsd. susan candiotti joins us live with more. what do we know about how this happened? >> well, got some brand new information during the press conference. first of all, we...
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>> and cnn contributor and analyst for the blaze, will cain. hello, will. >> hello. >> okay, first question the drone a remote controlled killing machine now a hero? outgoing defense secretary leon panetta wants to honor the people who operate unmanned aircraft. >> i'm pleased to announce that i formally approved the establishment of a new distinguished warfare medal that provides department-wide recognition for the extraordinary achievements that directly impact on combat operations but that do not involve acts of valor or physical risk that combat entails. >> keep in mind the drone medal could outrank the bronze star which is awarded for specific heroic acts performed under fire in combat. the question s drone warfare worthy of a medal of valor, roland? >> you're sitting in an air conditioned room and a joy stick and sort of playing a video game, if you will. it's life and death. there's no way in the world that should outrank somebody who exhibits heroism on the battlefield. that to me is crazy. i understand if you want to give an award, a c
>> and cnn contributor and analyst for the blaze, will cain. hello, will. >> hello. >> okay, first question the drone a remote controlled killing machine now a hero? outgoing defense secretary leon panetta wants to honor the people who operate unmanned aircraft. >> i'm pleased to announce that i formally approved the establishment of a new distinguished warfare medal that provides department-wide recognition for the extraordinary achievements that directly impact on...
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facebook.com/carol cnn. our next topic today, why do some view accused cop killer christopher dorner as a vigilante hero? except it's 2% . go to e-trade and find out how much our advice and guidance costs. spoiler alert: it's low. it's guidance on your terms, not ours. e-trade. less for us. more for you. starts with arthritis pain and a choice. take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doctors. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. back to the news. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. you know it can be hard to lbreathe, and how that feels.e, copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva helps control my copd symptoms by keeping my airways open for 24 hours. plus, it reduces copd flare-ups. spiriva is the only once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that does both. spiriva handihaler tiotropium bromide inhalation powder does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinati
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authorities took cnn's cameras. dan was telling me earlier on cnn international, that the authorities are not looking kindly on the media, as they try to cover these crowds, these angry crowds that are packing public spaces, shouting their frustration at the government for what they say was an assassination of an opposition leader. authorities are treating the media as if they are the protesters, and took our camera gear, hence dan turning to the phone camera. remember the arab spring two years ago, that began with protests in tunisia. it all began there. since then the new islamist led government has been accused of keeping down individual freedoms, tunisia's prime minister fired his cabinet over this and called for new elections, but his vice prime minister, his deputy said the party hadn't agreed and it might not have happened. so there's political as well as street turmoil in tunis. let's go to the middle east where palestinian women are getting their husbands' sperm smuggled out of prisons. the proof is in the
authorities took cnn's cameras. dan was telling me earlier on cnn international, that the authorities are not looking kindly on the media, as they try to cover these crowds, these angry crowds that are packing public spaces, shouting their frustration at the government for what they say was an assassination of an opposition leader. authorities are treating the media as if they are the protesters, and took our camera gear, hence dan turning to the phone camera. remember the arab spring two years...
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. >>> this is cnn sunday morning. day six in the standoff ties though jimmy lee dikes hasn't surrendered his 5-year-old hostage, there may be new reason for optimism. >>> the incredible story of heroism and redemption. how a new orleans saint helped save a game and his dad's life in one spectacular play. >>> the boy scouts may vote as early as tomorrow to lift a ban on openly gay members. now governor rick perry has taken a stand. what he said might surprise you. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm randi kaye. it's 8:00 on the east coast. thanks so much for starting your morning with us. iraqi insurgents called him the devil. the this morning the former navy s.e.a.l. who wrote about making more than 150 sniper kills is dead. cnn has learned chris kyle was shot to death at a gun range near ft. worth, texas, yesterday along with another man. kyle is perhaps best known for penning the book, american sniper. it details his four combat tours in iraq. staerted a foundation to help veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder
. >>> this is cnn sunday morning. day six in the standoff ties though jimmy lee dikes hasn't surrendered his 5-year-old hostage, there may be new reason for optimism. >>> the incredible story of heroism and redemption. how a new orleans saint helped save a game and his dad's life in one spectacular play. >>> the boy scouts may vote as early as tomorrow to lift a ban on openly gay members. now governor rick perry has taken a stand. what he said might surprise you....
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"time," as you know, is a corporate sibling of cnn. it seems like a lot of taxpayer has already been wasted. at a time when we're worried about paychecks for troops, they are spending hundreds and billions of dollars on this. what's going on? >> wolf, they say general spike the last war. they sometimes buy weapons for the last war. the f-35 was the fighter of all fighters, it would work for all of the different services. but it it was conceived and designed so many years ago in some ways it's about the 20th century warfare. now in an era when we have drones all over the place, the question is, should we really be spending $400 billion and should taxpayers be paying that for a weapon system that could be obsolete by the time it roll off the runway. >> your reporter wrote it and he has a lot of experience. by no means the first time there's been a battle over high-tech military infrastructure, if you will, weapons, if you will. there's always some fighting going on. but so much has already been spent. here's the question. would it be a m
"time," as you know, is a corporate sibling of cnn. it seems like a lot of taxpayer has already been wasted. at a time when we're worried about paychecks for troops, they are spending hundreds and billions of dollars on this. what's going on? >> wolf, they say general spike the last war. they sometimes buy weapons for the last war. the f-35 was the fighter of all fighters, it would work for all of the different services. but it it was conceived and designed so many years ago in...